Local Events
Bluegrass Music : Three Rivers Bluegrass Music and Relay for Life Team Alana presents bluegrass music at Coshocton Village Inn and Suites , 115 N . Water St ., on SR 541 beside McDonald ’ s , once a month . Admission is $ 7 per person ; those 12 and under , no charge . Featured band is from 7 – 9:15 p . m . Acoustic jam is 9:30 – 10:30 p . m . For information , call 740-498-8456 . The next event will be Aug . 26 and the featured band will be Suger Creek Bluegrass Band .
Coshocton First Friday : This is a free event to the public held the first Friday of each month May through September from 5 - 8 p . m . on the Court square in beautiful downtown Coshocton . Brought to you by Farmers Insurance , Jon Ianniello Agency , each month has a unique theme , so plan to attend them all . Sept . 1 : First Friday is combined with Appalachian Bacon Nation for a two-day event . Recurring monthly activities include kids ’ games , music , vendors , crafts , Kyle Libby State Farm Cruise-In car show ! To sign up as a vendor , volunteer , or if you have questions , contact Our Town Coshocton by Facebook , email to ourtowncoshocton @ gmail . com , or call ( 740 ) 292-1191 .
5K Walk : The Ohio East Area Team of Operation Christmas Child is sponsoring a Family Fun Trail 5K Run / Walk and 1 Mile Fun Run / Walk on Saturday , Sept . 9 at the Norma Johnson Center , SR 39 , Conservation Drive , Dover . Come in your best Christmas costume and have a chance to win a prize . There will also be refreshments and face painting . Awards will be given to individuals and families . This race is a chip timed event . You can register online at https :// register . chronotrack . com / r / 32107 . Register by Aug . 18 and receive a free t-shirt . You may also register the day of the event beginning at 8 a . m . Each registrant is required to bring two of the following shoebox items listed : school supply , small stuffed animal , doll or toy that would fit inside a shoebox . All proceeds will go toward shoebox items and shipping of shoeboxes . For more information , please contact T . Raber at 330-440-4428 .
Habitat for Humanity Golf Scramble : Coshocton County Habitat for Humanity will have their four-person golf scramble on Saturday , Sept . 9 at River Greens Golf Course . Master Builder , $ 1,000 : Includes one team , major media coverage , shelter banner , tee box sign , and listing in program . Carpenter , $ 500 : Includes one team , shelter banner , tee box sign , and listing in program . Journeyman , $ 250 : Includes shelter banner , tee box sign , and listing in program . Apprentice , $ 100 : Includes tee box sign and listing in program . Friend of Habitat , less than $ 100 : Includes listing in program . Make checks payable to Habitat for Humanity of Coshocton County , Mail to Habitat for Humanity , 84 Pine St ., Coshocton .
Haunted 5K : The Habitat “ Haunted 5K / 10K Hustle ” for Humanity will be Saturday , Oct . 28 at Burt Park , West Lafayette at 8:30 a . m . Contact Brittleigh Smith for race entry at 740-622-7787 . 5K Walk / Run : $ 20 pre-registration , $ 25 race day ; 10K Run : $ 35 pre-registration , $ 40 race day
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Announcements Donor Needed : Nancy Shambaugh suffers from a bone marrow alteration due to chemotherapy that affects blood production and can produce a deadly type of leukemia . A bone marrow transplant is her only chance of surviving this onslaught of blood cancers . At this time , there is no matches in the donor registry . If you are between the ages of 18 and 44 and in general good health , you could possibly help Nancy . All you have to do is visit join . bethematch . org / nancysheroes to receive a mouth swab kit delivered free to your home to see if you are a match .
Little Free Library : In cooperation with the Village of West Lafayette Park Board , the Little Free Library is now placed at Burt Park . This library belongs to everyone . Anyone can use it : neighbors , friends , and passersby . The books are always free . Everyone is encouraged to come to Burt Park and explore this addition to the park . Engage in taking a book sit at the park and enjoy reading it . When your schedule will not allow that , take a book with you . When finished , bring the book back so others may enjoy the experience . You can also leave a book for someone else to read . We appreciate the support Village of West Lafayette Park Board and their willingness to improve utilization of the park .
Class Reunion : The Ridgewood Class of 1977 is having its 40th reunion on Friday , Aug . 25 at 26089 TR 180 , Fresno . Deadline to RSVP is Aug . 18 . Classmates and their guests may begin socializing at 1 p . m . with dinner beginning at 6 p . m . Cost is $ 20 per person and includes a chicken or pork dinner and live musical entertainment . For more information , contact Lonnie at 740- 630-5406 or Jim at 740-502-6937 . Class members are also encouraged to attend the Buckeye Trail at Ridgewood football game at 7 p . m ., Saturday , Aug . 26 .
NCT Reunion : Members of the Newcomerstown High School class of 1955 will have their reunion Saturday and Sunday , Aug . 26 – 27 . The Saturday buffet-style dinner will be at 5 p . m . at the Calvary United Methodist Church , 151 West State St . On Sunday , there will be a breakfast served in the fellowship hall before the 10 a . m . worship service at the church . Class member Dr . Alfred “ Duke ” Heller will speak during the service . For reservations or additional information , call Shirley Willer Kirkpatrick at 740-545-6549 or Duke and Wanda Rogers Heller at 614-746-1636 .
Reunion : The annual Cognion Reunion will be Aug . 27 at RHDD gym , the former Washington School , located at 1517 Chestnut Street . Dinner will be at 12:30 p . m . Please bring a covered dish . Meat and drinks will be provided .
Wilden Reunion : The Wilden reunion will be Aug . 27 at the Conesville Fire Station at noon . Lunch will be served at 1 p . m .
Class Reunion : The Ridgewood Class of 1997 is having its 20-year class reunion on Saturday , Sept . 2 , at the River Grille in Coshocton , 6 p . m ., in the downstairs room . Barbecue prepared by McGarvey ’ s Backwood BBQ ( Pork or Chicken ) and sides , salad , and dessert
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by Schumaker Farms . All alcohol must be purchased at the bar at the River Grille . Meal price is $ 25 single , $ 45 couple . Please mail payment to Kacey ( Hendricks ) Lahna , 125 East Wood Ave ., West Lafayette . Any questions , call or text Kacey at ( 740 ) 294-9750 .
Killbuck School Reunion : Killbuck School Reunion which is held annually on Labor Day weekend will be held Saturday , Sept . 2 at 10 a . m . at the school cafeteria . Anyone who attended school at Killbuck is invited . The Class of 1962 will host the reunion . For more information , please call 740-294-9862 .
PERI Meeting : Coshocton County Public Employee Retirees will meet Sept . 6 at noon at the senior center . Special meeting Oct . 4 with new district representative , Jack Kibble . Ask questions , solve problems . Call the senior center for lunch reservations at 740-622- 4852 .
Wanted : Individuals who are interesting in becoming an emergency medical technician ( EMT ). Begins Sept . 7 from 5 – 9 p . m . at Coshocton ’ s COTC campus . For more information , contact Terry Shroyer , education coordinator , Coshocton County EMS , 740-622-4294 or terryshroyer @ coshoctoncounty . net .
Get-Together : Pretty Products get-together at Lake Park at 5 p . m . on Sept . 8 . Please bring a covered dish and your own drinks .
Family Reunion : Albertson Family Reunion will be held Sept . 10 at Edie Ryan ’ s Family Restaurant at noon .
Navy Air Carrier Reunion : All former Navy Air Carrier personnel are invited to the annual reunion of the former crew members of the U . S . S . Intrepid at Raven ’ s Glenn on Sept . 16 . For more information , contact Bob Hall at 740-327-1150 .
Multi-Class Reunion : CHS Multi-Class Reunion for classes 1960s through 1970s will be Saturday , Sept . 30 from 6 p . m . – midnight at the Lake Park Pavilion . There will be a variety of music and appetizers from 6:30 – 8:30 p . m . No reservations necessary unless you want to eat . If so , text or call Mike Buck at 912-571- 9149 . All proceeds go to a Coshocton-based charity . There will also be a wine tour on Sept . 29 . To RSVP for the wine tour , contact Ann Bonnette at 813-404-9694 . Questions : mbuck88 @ gmail . com .
Class Reunion : CHS Class of 1977 will have its 40th reunion celebration on Friday , Oct . 6 and Saturday , Oct . 7 . Friday night , there will be a pre-reunion gathering at Clay ’ s at 6 p . m . Saturday begins with a golf outing at River Greens Golf Course at 10 a . m . Saturday night from 5 – 6:30 p . m ., there will be a social time at the Coshocton Moose Lodge . Dinner begins at 7 p . m . and music and reminiscing will be at 9 p . m . Contact Clay Corder at 740-622-1381 or claycorder @ sbcglobal . net for more information and details . Deadline for reservations is Sept . 1 .
Free Baby Clothes : The Pregnancy Distress Center offers free maternity , baby clothing , and baby items . Open Tuesday night from 6 – 8 p . m . or by appointment if necessary . They are located at 819 Main St ., Coshocton
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. 24-hour help , call 740-622-3808 .
Wall of Honor : The Wall of Honor is a continuous slide show shown on a TV screen in the Coshocton County Auditor ’ s office window . It honors those from our community who are actively serving in any of the branches of the US military , the US military reserves or Ohio National Guard . The Wall of Honor is sponsored by Blue Star Moms of Coshocton County OH59 . We desire to update this tribute to our military forces and are requesting anyone who has a family member serving in the military to please contact either Bess VanAtta at 740-623-8062 or Becky Bowden at 740-327-2235 for information on how to submit a picture for the Wall of Honor . We also would appreciate receiving updates for those military members currently on the Wall of Honor .
Research Study : Women are eligible to participate in a research study involving relationships and intimacy after a cancer diagnoses . You may be eligible if you are a woman ages 18 and over , have a male partner , and have been treated for cancer . You will participate in a 20-minute phone survey or a 30-minute online survey . Participates will receive a $ 20 Amazon gift code . For more information , contact Liz at 614-293-0811 or RICatOSU @ gmail . com . The study is being performed by The Ohio State University .
Benefits Benefit for Troy “ T-Bone ” Berry : The sixth annual Troy “ T-Bone ” Berry Benefit Night will be Sept . 16 at the Elks Lodge on Chestnut Street in Coshocton . An auction will be at 4 p . m . and there will be food , raffles , and a DJ starting at 8 p . m . They are still looking for donations for the auction and hole sponsors for the golf classic on Sept . 17 at Hickory Flats Golf Course . Contact Jamie Shample with any questions : 740-294-0191 .
Sports Soccer Camp : Register your child for High Power Soccer Camp . For boys and girls age Kindergarten-6th Grade . For the athlete and the non-athlete . Drills / Skills / Soccer Games . Cost : $ 5 . Three Thursdays : Aug . 24 , 31 and Sept . 7 , 6 – 8 p . m . Contact Pastor Neal and Julie Dearyan at 740-545-9707 or register your child at www . funohiokids . com . High Power Soccer Camp will be held at Baltic Park in Baltic , Ohio . Sponsored by Chili Crossroads Bible Church .
1997 State Play-Off Team : River View will be honoring the 20 year anniversary of the 1997 state playoff team at half time of the game on Aug . 25 . All players , coaches , cheerleaders , managers , trainers , and administrators are invited to attend . Please pass on this information . This is a great way to kick off the 2017 season . # PMA # gobears . Email cindy . hemming @ rvbears . org or call 740-824-4260 to sign up for this event .
Golf Tournament : The 14th annual Keely Maxwell Memorial Golf Tournament will be Sunday , Sept . 10 at Hickory Flats . Shotgun start at 9 a . m . For more information , call Todd Maxwell at 740-202-0972 or Wendy Kimberley at 740-502-2174 .
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